The Charitable Giving Coalition released the attached press release about the 100 Years of Giving Fly-In to Capitol Hill last week, during which various AHP members advocated to protect the charitable giving tax deduction.Nonprofit Leaders to Lawmakers: Now is a Critical Time for Charitable GivingWASHINGTON, D.C.— More than 200 nonprofit leaders from across the nation representing a diverse group of charities gathered on Capitol Hill today to urge lawmakers and their staffs to protect charitable giving in America as part of the Charitable Giving Coalition’s (CGC) “100 Years of Giving Fly-in.”“Today has been a great opportunity for our coalition members to engage members of Congress and their staffs about the importance of the charitable deduction and its positive impact on the people and communities served by the charitable sector. It opens a welcomed dialogue,” said Jason Lee, interim president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and chair of the CGC.To read more, visit the AHP Member Forum (AHP member access only).------------------------------
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Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
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